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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,003.76 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,003.76 and 236.48 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,003.76 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,003.76 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,003.76 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 237,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,369.16/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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